Gujarati Sahitya Kosh

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Book Title: Gujarati Sahitya Kosh Author/Publisher: Gujarati Sahitya Parishad Catalog Link: https://jainqq.org/explore/032054/1 Publication Year: 1984

Overall Purpose: The document outlines the rules and suggestions for writing entries (Adhikaran lekhan) for the "Gujarati Sahitya Kosh" (Gujarati Literary Encyclopedia), specifically for Volume 2, which focuses on "Arwachin Kartao ane Krutio" (Modern Authors and Works). This encyclopedia aims to be a comprehensive knowledge base about Gujarati literature, covering authors, works, literary movements, concepts, influences, and institutions.

Structure of the Encyclopedia (as per Page 4): The encyclopedia is planned to be published in four volumes, with over 2000 pages in matric size. It will be divided into three main sections:

1. Medieval Literature: From the 12th century to 1850, covering all known authors and notable works.
2. Modern Literature: From 1850 to the present day, covering notable literary authors and important literary works.
3. Literary Concepts: Covering literary publishing, literary movements, literary terms and theories, literary influences and factors, literary activities, and literary institutions.

Current Status (as per Page 4): The compilation for Section 1 (Medieval) is nearly complete and in the final editing stage. The process of listing reference material for Section 2 (Modern) has been ongoing, and the writing of entries for this section has commenced by scholars at the Kosh office.

Key Guidelines for Entry Writers:

• Scope of Entries: Entries should be informative. Literary reviews should be limited to the main characteristics. Generally accepted literary evaluations will be included.
• Accuracy and Sourcing: Information must be verified for authenticity. If there are differing pieces of information or uncertainty about authenticity, the sources must be cited.
• Language and Style: The language should be clean, simple, and transparent. The presentation should be concise, chronological, clear, and accurate.
• Citations: Footnotes are not to be used; parentheses can be used for clarifications.
• Quotations: Essential opinions or poetic lines can be woven into the entries, preferably short ones.
• Formatting: Entries should be written on one side of the paper with a margin, using neat handwriting and ink. Spelling should follow the "Sarth Gujarati Spelling Dictionary" of Gujarat Vidyapith.

Specific Guidelines for "Author Entries" (Karta Adhikaran):

1. Author's Name: Start with the author's full name in last name first order.

2. Pseudonyms (Upanaam): List pseudonyms known by, enclosed in single quotation marks, in alphabetical order. If an author is more known by a pseudonym, list the pseudonym first, followed by a slash (/) and the full name.

3. Dates: Provide birth (જ.) and death (અવ.) dates in parentheses. If only the year is known, use that. Use a question mark (?) for unknown dates. For living authors, close the parenthesis immediately after the birth date.

4. Identification: Identify the author's primary literary role (e.g., poet, storyteller, novelist, playwright, essayist, biographer, critic, literary journalist, editor). If they excelled in multiple roles, mention the most important one or two, followed by "etc." (વગેરે).

5. Biographical Information:

   • Start with birthplace, native place, caste, and mother's name.
   • Briefly mention primary and secondary education. Include details of graduation, postgraduate degrees, the institutions attended, and subjects studied.
   • Include relevant information about parents.
   • Provide the wife's name and marriage year if relevant.
   • Give general information about the author's professional career.
   • Mention factors and inspirations that shaped the author's life.
   • Awards and Honors: Do not list all awards but specifically mention awards from Bharatiya Jnanpith and Rashtriya Sahitya Akademi, as well as significant ones like Ranjitram, Narmad, and Kumar. Include Padma Shri honors and significant positions held in literary organizations (e.g., President of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad).

6. Literary Career and Works:

   • Present the literary career chronologically. If a writer has a significant body of work in a particular genre, it can be presented genre-wise chronologically.
   • List the names of published works in single quotation marks, followed by the year of the first edition in parentheses. If a later edition is significantly enhanced, mention "Samvardhit A." (સંવર્ધિત આ.) and the year.
   • List all original Gujarati published works. For booklets, textbooks, compilations, translations, or works in other languages, include only the important ones.
   • Include collections/compilations of the author's works only if they are particularly significant.
   • Place an asterisk (*) next to books the entry writer has not personally seen.
   • Provide critical evaluations only if they are widely accepted and concise. Do not provide an overall assessment at the end of the author entry.

Specific Guidelines for "Work Entries" (Krutia Adhikaran):

1. Work Title: List the work's name in single quotation marks.
2. Year: Provide the year of the first edition in parentheses.
3. Author and Genre: Follow with the author's name and the genre of the work. If the work was published posthumously, include the author and editor's names.
4. Content and Evaluation: Provide a concise introduction to the work's content and its importance in terms of its style and genre. Include generally accepted and brief evaluations. The publication history can be included if relevant.
5. References: Work entries will not have a separate reference section.

Reference Section Guidelines:

• Order: List references chronologically within three categories: (1) Independent books about the author and their works, (2) Biographical or critical collections containing detailed information or criticism, and (3) Articles from periodicals.
• Separators: Use a solid square symbol (■) after each category to differentiate them.
• Format: List the book title (without quotation marks), author or editor's name, and publication year. Try to find the first edition year. If a later edition is significantly enhanced or revised, indicate "Samvardhit/Sanshodhit" (સંવર્ધિત/સંશોધિત) and the year.
• Periodicals: For periodicals, provide the magazine name (in single quotation marks), the month/period of publication, and the year, followed by a dash, the article title (in single quotation marks), and the author's name (starting with the first name).
• Purpose: References are for "further reading" and not an exhaustive list. Include only significant collections and periodicals.

Compensation and Rights:

• Writers will be compensated at a rate of Rs. 80 per 1000 words.
• The initial of the entry writer will be placed below each entry. A list of entry writers and their brief profiles will be provided at the beginning of the book.
• Gujarati Sahitya Parishad will hold all rights to the accepted entries.
• The editor reserves the right to make general corrections for uniformity. For significant changes, the author's consent will be sought. Entries may be returned for rewriting, and the chief editor can reject unsatisfactory entries.
• A 10% variation in word count is acceptable. For greater variations, prior approval from the chief editor is required. The chief editor can make cuts or reject entries if word limits are not met.
• The chief editor can make alternative arrangements if the submission deadline is not met.

Sample Entries: The document includes sample entries for authors like Himmatlal Ganeshjibhai Anjaria, Manubhai Lallubhai Umarwadiya, Kavi Kalapi (Sursinhji Takhtsinhji Gohil), and Karsandas Mulji, and works like "Inglandma Pravas" and "Kalapino Kekarav." These samples illustrate the application of the detailed guidelines provided for author and work entries. They showcase how to format names, dates, literary roles, biographical details, works, and references.

In essence, the document is a comprehensive manual designed to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality in the compilation of the Gujarati Sahitya Kosh, making it a reliable and valuable resource for literary scholarship.